Difference between revisions of "Pharynx - Anatomy & Physiology"
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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | + | The pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive system. Both systems have entrances to the pharynx but they are separated from each other by the soft palate. | |
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| + | During exercise or during respiratory distress, the mouth can be used as an additional opening of the respiratory system and then the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]] also becomes an air-way. | ||
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| + | The pharynx can be split into different regions- the [[Oropharynx - Anatomy & Physiology|oropharynx]], oesophageal/laryngeal pharynx and the nasal pharynx | ||
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Revision as of 16:15, 29 July 2008
Introduction
The pharynx is part of both the respiratory and digestive system. Both systems have entrances to the pharynx but they are separated from each other by the soft palate.
During exercise or during respiratory distress, the mouth can be used as an additional opening of the respiratory system and then the oropharynx also becomes an air-way.
The pharynx can be split into different regions- the oropharynx, oesophageal/laryngeal pharynx and the nasal pharynx